Engineering Manager

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Engineering Manager to join the team! This role plays a critical part in assessing the viability of new developments, producing comprehensive technical reports, and guiding the engineering strategy from site feasibility through to planning and technical approvals. You will work closely with internal teams and external consultants to ensure developments are cost-effective, compliant, and technically robust.

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Key Responsibilities of the Engineering Manager

• Assess potential land acquisitions, including site visits, to develop detailed technical reports and cost-engineered solutions.
• Produce engineering site feasibilities and constraint plans in collaboration with internal departments and external consultants/agencies.
• Contribute to land bids and acquisition packs by providing infrastructure, drainage, foundation, and utilities assessments.
• Interpret and apply geotechnical reports, drainage strategies, and highway designs with a clear understanding of foundation and structural engineering principles.
• Coordinate sewer requisitions (S98) and ensure strategies are compliant and efficient.
• Manage external consultants throughout all design stages – from bid through to planning and site working drawings.
• Review and value-engineer road, sewer, and external works designs, focusing on buildability and cost-effectiveness.
• Analyse engineering data (e.g., levels, cut-and-fill plans) to minimise cart-away and import, ensuring optimal design efficiency.
• Manage utility supply and diversion strategies, including obtaining and reviewing quotes, ensuring all costs and requirements are accounted for in early project phases.
• Attend planning, pre-tender, and pre-start meetings to provide technical input and support.
• Assist in coordinating pre-commencement works and surveys to meet project deadlines and start dates.

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Qualifications & Experience for the Engineering Manager role


Essential:

• Strong background in civil engineering or a related discipline.
• Proven experience in residential or mixed-use development projects.
• In-depth understanding of geotechnical, drainage, highways, and utility infrastructure.
• Demonstrated experience managing external consultants and engineering design processes.
• Knowledge of UK planning and sewer requisition (S98) processes.
• Proficient in reviewing engineering drawings, levels, cut & fill assessments, and value engineering principles.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills.

 


Desirable:

• Degree in Civil Engineering or similar field.
• Chartered or working towards chartership (ICE or equivalent).
• Experience working for a housebuilder, contractor or consultancy

 


 

The client is open to time served experienced individuals who have worked as an engineering manager, development engineer /similar or potentially a more junior candidate such as a technical coordinator with an engineering degree, where support and guidance can be provided.

A competitive salary is on offer plus benefits package,  a good mix of office, site and working from home.

Apply today or contact Abi Mennell at RGB Recruitment for more information

 

Engineering Manager
Exeter
Housing Developer
Permanent